Huge cannabis haul worth almost €200,000 seized by Revenue officers
The illegal drugs were discovered in Co Monaghan today (April 10) following an intelligence-led operation
Cannabis with an estimated value of almost €200,000 has been seized by Revenue officers.
The intelligence-led operation - which took place in Co Monaghan today (April 10) - resulted in the seizure of approximately 9.7kg of herbal cannabis.
The seizure was made as a result of a joint operation involving Revenue’s Customs Service, the Garda National Drugs and Organised Crime Bureau (GNDOCB) and the Louth Cavan Monaghan Crime Hub.
A male in his 30’s was arrested by An Garda Síochána and is currently detained at a Garda Station in County Monaghan under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996.
Investigations are ongoing.
If businesses, or members of the public, have any information regarding smuggling, they can contact Revenue in confidence on 1800 295 295.